Sweet Home Alabama Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm looking for some sources about Greece's and Rome's influence on America's government. We're studying ancient history this year, and I want to camp out on this topic and discuss it in depth. I know about Penny Candy.... for an economic slant, but I'm not quite sure how to use books from that series (other than just reading them.) Any other suggestions for 5th and 7th grades.... (and 2nd too?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Greeks and Romans Bearing Gifts is a good one, Novus Ordo Seclorum: The Intellectual Origins of the Constitution - a bit heavier - you could use it, but you would have to be the go between from the book to the kids :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Home Alabama Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Greeks and Romans Bearing Gifts is a good one, Novus Ordo Seclorum: The Intellectual Origins of the Constitution - a bit heavier - you could use it, but you would have to be the go between from the book to the kids :) Thanks, SailorMom! Can anyone recommend a Bluedorn book... which one of the Penny Candy series is the best for this age group and for this subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 All the Uncle Eric books by Richard Maybury are good for the logic stage. The books are excellent as read alouds, and there are study guides for most of the books, which would be good for your 7th grade student. "Ancient Rome and How it Affects You Today" would be the best for your purposes. You might want to look at the "Drive Thru History" videos as well. In addition, many government texbooks will have chapters on the connection between Greece, Rome and American government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Home Alabama Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 All the Uncle Eric books by Richard Maybury are good for the logic stage. The books are excellent as read alouds, and there are study guides for most of the books, which would be good for your 7th grade student. "Ancient Rome and How it Affects You Today" would be the best for your purposes. You might want to look at the "Drive Thru History" videos as well. In addition, many government texbooks will have chapters on the connection between Greece, Rome and American government. Thanks, 1Togo! The Uncle Eric books may be the most efficient way to get the idea across. I'm going to look at these again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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